All, When you read some of the stories and headlines in the last few months or so, you have to wonder what's going on? Such simple, basic fire, rescue and EMS responsibilities seem to have been forgotten, with some people in our field having lost their way. In so many … [Read more...]
By 12 News: Three firefighters were hospitalized after a fast-moving, wind-driven fire ignited at a junkyard in west Phoenix Wednesday afternoon, according to Phoenix Fire. Phoenix firefighters were dispatched to the blaze near 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road just … [Read more...]
RESPONDING FIREFIGHTER EJECTED, DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY
All, A Texas Firefighter injured in the line of duty earlier this month died in the Line of Duty Sunday morning. Honey Grove (NE of Dallas) Volunteer Firefighter Evan Brown was in a crash on July 9 and had been in intensive care at Medical City Hospital in Plano, Texas. … [Read more...]
By Michael DeFusco, WPRI: At least five people were forced from their homes Sunday afternoon after a fire broke out in New Bedford. Crews responded to the multi-family home on Cedar Street around 4:30 p.m. and found heavy flames coming from the second floor and heading … [Read more...]
Ohio Fatal Fire Apparatus Crash
All, Unfortunately, a person is dead after a three-vehicle crash involving a Columbus (Ohio) fire apparatus Sunday night. It occurred near Interstate 270 at approximately 9:59 p.m. when a vehicle crashed into the back of the fire apparatus on I-270 North. The rig was on the … [Read more...]
MEMPHIS FIRE LT LODD FUNERAL, VA FF EJECTED: UPDATE
All, The Memphis Fire Department announced the funeral services for Fire Lieutenant Jeffrey Norman, who was killed in the Line of Duty at that house fire in South Memphis. Below is a link to a video of the fire. SUNDAY: SEA OF RED PROCESSIONAL A “Sea of Red” processional … [Read more...]
3rd CANADIAN WILDFIRE LODD-3rd In 10 Days
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